You may have already made up your mind, but I have Warne Mountain Tech, Leupold Backcountry and Seekins Rings on different rifles. The Leupold are not picatinny style, other two are. All have been rock solid. I like the Warne the most stylistically, but prefer the Leupold because there is no...
Would people complain or feel the same way if the prices fell significantly? It's a two way street, and many are only worried about their own interests. Sure, it pains me to see the prices right now, but it is what it is. Not that I think this is hyper-inflation per se, but I've held the view...
I used my UML with AH 45 barrel last year on my elk hunt using BH209 and AH bullets. It's sending 300 gr bullets at approx 2520 fps very accurately. Smokeless isn't legal here. If it was, I might run it simply for the cleanliness, but otherwise I don't feel the need for more power or...
That's what I do with normal straps. Wrap it around the tubes and the load and clip it back to itself as a loop. I crisscross the straps best as possible, never had any issues with loads shifting or coming loose.
I use generic nylon webbing straps (REI, etc) and just wrap them around the frame back and forth. No need for rope. Works great to stabilize elk quarters, etc, and is easy to use. Most of my straps are 6' iirc.
I have the same issue. In reality I don't drink a lot of water unless I'm working out. One glass when I first wake up in the morning helps a lot! After that, I usually drink tea (no sugar). Don't drink your calories...
These prices are crazy, glad I have a decent supply. Wish I had bought up a bunch when it was $8.96 for the 550 Federal bulk years ago. Thought about selling some myself, but two issues...I have no desire to gouge people and 22 is fun to plink with.
I've only noticed the rolling ball effect on certain optics when scanning areas back and forth. So, even if a set has it, and you can see it, it really depends on how you use the glass. If you're just looking at something stationary or a fixed area, then it's most likely a non-issue...
I noticed that the cannula is a little higher, but overall it appears to be the same bullet. Manufacturing tolerances maybe? The safe thing is to not shoot it. Pretty sure most people would never have noticed, including myself.
Given that the OAL is the same, the case volume should be the same (all else being equal). Why the brass is short is strange, but I'd guess of no consequence.
I use this frame as well, have packed out a few elk with it. I also have a huge dry bag strapped to it with game bags, rope and extra strap inside. I like the dry bag for dropping all the meat into (in their own game bags), makes it easy to strap on the frame. First trip out I use my day pack...